We are in search of experienced and compassionate Caregivers who understands the importance of meeting the needs of clients while helping them maintain a high quality of life. We are looking for a committed individual who has impeccable communication skills and is able to problem solve on the spot.
General Accountabilities
Interacting with patients in medical facilities, nursing homes, or in the patients' homes and traveling between sites to give care to multiple patients if needed.
Providing a warm and welcoming care environment.
Listening to a patient's needs, wants, and other suggestions about their care.
Attending to patient's hygienic needs such as bathing, dressing and undressing, cleaning teeth or dentures, and using the bathroom.
Recording basic health information such as weight, food intake, and daily bowel movements/urination and reporting any unexpected or worrisome conditions in the patient: medical, psychological, emotional, or otherwise.
Assisting patients with preparing meals, eating, and cleaning up after themselves.
Performing household chores on behalf of the patient such as making the bed, tidying up the bedroom, doing laundry, dusting, sweeping, mopping, etc.
Assisting with shopping, keeping a detailed financial record of all transactions.
Accompanying patients on approved outings. Assisting patients with mobility needs (helping them get up, helping them get into a wheelchair or walker, pushing a wheelchair, etc.)
Reminding patients to take medication according to their doctor's prescription.
Respecting the patients' privacy and rules of confidentiality.
Establishing a relationship with each patient and members of patients' families.
Answering the telephone and greeting guests on behalf of the patient.
Responding to medical and other emergencies immediately.
Assisting with errands. Be resourceful and flexible with scheduling.
Patience, Attentiveness, Concern, Empathy, Domestic Tasks, Medicine, Listening, Communication, Positive Attitude, Discretion, Punctuality, Friendliness, Writing, Reporting, Preparing Meals, Cleaning, Laundry, Traveling.
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